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Quote #10
I couldn't ignore this. [...] It was happening to me directly, and it was happening in my own home. I suddenly felt more alone than I ever had before. (13.81-13.82)
Early on, Tom had trouble understanding why the Spook's own brother would hate him so much. Now he's beginning to get it—Jack can't stand Tom, and Ellie is terrified of him, too. Aside from Alice, who may or may not be evil, all Tom really has is the Spook.